what are the difficulties encountered during travels?

Answer 1

the Police

Answer 2

Hi, wonder where you are from and where you are heading to?

If you are travelling to Singapore, there should be much problem coming here and getting around. Everything is in English and practically everybody speaks English. So you will not have problem here, even if you need to get your travel document dome when you arrive.

If you are from Singapore travelling out to other countries, of course the usual problems you will encounter is language if English is not a commonly spoken . The other is food. Singapore has quite high food hygiene standard that people tend to get stomache upset when they eat overseas. So be prepared for that. One more thing is falling sick or getting injured while travelling. It is always a good idea to have a small first aid kit with you as you may not have easy access to medicine or different type of medicine.

Travel light and be ready to be mobile is always a good idea.And do not carry too much stuff on you. Just the basics to enjoy your travel.

Have fun.

Answer 3

I think leaving your camera at home is a great idea. Buy disposable ones and shoot only pics of people, the idea of buildings and scenery only in pics is silly because you can just buy a postcard instead.

I actually saw a guy die once getting off a plane where the truck housing the staircase had railings at the top that were loose. He leaned on them to take a picture of the tail of the plane and he fell to his death.

The point is often when I used to travel with a camera I had several close calls, almost falling into holes, traffic etc.

People underestimate the dangers generally when they travel because they are having a good time.

The fact is you are constantly in a new environment and you are unaware of new dangers (sort of similar to how employees usually get injured in their first month of a new job).

Also the press and travel industry won't report bad news.

Not to frighten you but here are some examples of deaths near where I travelled:

Australia balloon accident, 1989. Two ballons crashed into each other in Alice Springs, people died.

Jet boating (crashes, man are they fast and reckless) and helicopter (didn't see snow on mountain) accidents in New Zealand. c. 1990.

Tree fell on trailer in campsite beside mine during storm in Washington State, 1981; killing the occupant inside; causing the adjacent campsite's people to want to leave, that's how we got the spot!

Also, sounds too cautious but if you like how your intestines provide you with regular bowel movements in North America; kiss that goodbye if you ever catch parasites overseas (or at home, don't drink river water, etc.) you will NEVER have the same patterns or habits re #2 again! Trust me!

Visit the local hospital tropical disease dept before you leave if applicable for all the pills and vaccinations. Read up on dysentery, etc.

Oh, don't take beverages from strangers especially if you have jewelry or watches (leave them at home).. even leave your ipod, mp3 player at home... lol. They used that date rape drug to rob my friend (Columbia, 1986).

In some places, if you like clean toilets, schedule visits for 5 or 4 star hotels, even if you have to eat something in their restaurants or buy something.

When it's really hot and you need a break, catch a movie (in Hungary, that was the cheapest way to stay cool in the summer).

Buy those $3 sandals (in big cities, a chinatown will have them) so if your footwear gets stolen, no big deal.

Be aware of spraining your ankle on staircases carrying backpacks... I've seen people do this at the start or near the end of their trips... a real drag. Don't rush.

I've heard of many people getting pickpocketed on their first day in Paris... watch out.

If you can't get a student card here because of strictness or age requirements, try overseas, Paris was more lax, I got a student card there when I couldn't here in Canada.

Underpack. Just get into the habit of either buying what you need or washing your clothes every night in the sink.

Bring or pack stuff that looks unexpensive. Why be a target to get stuff stolen?

Don't trust anyone with money.

Don't let people sponge off you for accommodation, I keep finding young Brit males do this... very strange, no offence, just what I encountered.

Obviously, read up on the local customs, and expect new experiences. E.g. India is very different but pleasant, lots of haggling, begging, etc. Don't mail anything home from there, ask around, you'll know what I mean. On the other hand, it's very safe there, e.g. Delhi is one of the safest cities in the world.

Yes, just a random and incomplete collection... have fun! Oh, where are you going anyhow?

Answer 4

1. Where can you use the bathroom and you don't know how to ask it in a different language

2. Exchange of currency.

3. Being ripped off because they know you are a tourist and you dont' know the prices.

4. Racism if you aren't white.

Answer 5

Need lot of money - as you step out everything is expensive dear.Never get value for money hotels.local transport. And carry some pills for a stomach upset.

Answer 6

Freddy you need to travel to find out you will find it fascinating and if you travel economy frustrating.

Answer 7

HI,, haaa,,,, good question for sure......lets see.......flights delayed.. flights cancled,,,, flights re-booked....

Sleeping at the airport,,,waiting on a flight..... swollen feet....and a tired backside....

Drink plenty of water,,and less alcohol.....

just a few.......

Answer 8

MRT break downs / delays.
Accidents on the road
Traffic jam

Answer 9

police

Answer 10

visa